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The purpose of the Fire Mechanics Section is to promote standardization of fire apparatus and equipment preventative maintenance, improve safety standards and practices, promote workshops, conferences, and seminars related to the purposes of this Section, and to promote cost savings through standardization of building and equipment purchasing and maintenance.

RECENT FIRE MECHANIC NEWS

Posted: Jul 18, 2019

Pamlico County (NC) Gets Free Fire Apparatus

 
 

In a Facebook post on Thursday, the agency said the truck, which the county received at no cost through state government partners, will be “demobilized from the military” and get a new paint job.  

The LMTV will then be given to the Southeast Pamlico Fire Department, which will use it as a dual-purpose brush truck and high water vehicle.

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Posted: Jul 18, 2019

Grand Blanc (MI) Launching Lone Fire Department

 
 

It has been over three months since the city of Grand Blanc announced it would start its own fire department. The city chose to create its own department after the township decided in January to dissolve a 72-year-old fire authority partnership between the two communities.  

Firefighters have been hired, equipment purchased and a date to take over the city fire station has been set, states a city of Grand Blanc news release.  

In addition to the rescue squad and command car purchased last month, the city has purchased a pumper truck, Smith said. The truck has a 500-gallon tank, air pack and foam capability and is “specifically designed for city firefighting operations” with the latest technologies. Axes, helmets, ropes and boots have also been purchased.

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Posted: Jul 18, 2019

Flint (MI) Adds $1 Million Aerial Fire Apparatus

 
 
 

Without the truck that can send a bucket soaring 104 feet into the air, Flint firefighters often felt ill equipped when a call came in for a large commercial fire.  

"We would have to request mutual aid and get the platform coming from Davison, Grand Blanc, Clio, Mundy Township," said Flint Fire Chief Raymond Barton

The shiny new red truck will be housed at Station No. 1 on 5th Street.

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Posted: Jul 18, 2019

KME Delivers 11 Custom Trucks to Hamilton (Ontario, Candada) Fire Department

NESQUEHONING, PA—KME Fire Apparatus has delivered 11 KME custom trucks to the Hamilton Fire Department. These trucks will join dozens of KME vehicles currently in service in Hamilton. 

The Hamilton Fire Department operates out of 30 locations across the city with 26 emergency response stations. Its 430-square-mile response area includes high-rise buildings, heavy industry, and rural farm land, requiring a variety of apparatus. The recent delivery of 11 custom apparatus includes two custom tankers, two urban pumpers, five rural pumpers, and two 103-foot rear-mount AerialCat™ ladders. 

Features of the eleven apparatus include:

  • Custom Tankers
    • KME Panther™ cabs
    • Cummins L9 450-hp engines
    • AXIS™ Smart Truck Technology 
    • 2,500-gallon water tanks
    • Hale 1,000-gpm pumps
  • Urban Pumpers
    • KME Severe Service™ cabs
    • Cummins ISX12 400-hp engines
    • 600-gallon water tanks
    • 50-gallon foam tanks
    • Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pumps
  • Rural Pumpers
    • Panther™ LFD cabs
    • Cummins L9 450-hp engines
    • 1,000-gallon water tanks
    • 30-gallon foam tank
    • Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pumps
  • 103-Foot Rear-Mount AerialCat Ladders
    • Severe Service™ LFD cabs
    • Cummins ISX 600-hp engines
    • 500-gallon water tanks
    • Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pumps

KME dealer, Metz Fire & Rescue of Guelph, Ontario, provides local service and support throughout the province of Ontario, Canada. “Thank you to the City of Hamilton for their continued support and we look forward to serving the great people of Hamilton,” says John Metz, Metz Fire & Rescue president. “We are happy to provide the city with great products, as well as unmatched service and support.”

“These trucks exemplify our focus on customization to the specific needs of the end user,” says Stephen Carleton, director of sales at KME. “We appreciate the confidence the City of Hamilton has put in KME and we look forward to continuing to work with the City of Hamilton.”

For more information, visit www.kmefire.com.

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Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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Vice Chair

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Vice Chair

Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Secretary

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Secretary

Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Director #1

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #1

Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Director #2

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #2

Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Director #3

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #3

Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Director #4

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #4

Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Director #6

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #6

Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Director #5

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Director #5

Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Legislative Representative

Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Legislative Representative

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Immediate Past Chair

Posted: Oct 20, 2015

Immediate Past Chair

Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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